Shibumi Spirit
Shibumi, ma, wabi-sabi, ikigai — the ideas behind a quieter life.
What Is Shibumi? The Japanese Art of Quiet, Unforced Beauty
Shibumi (渋み) is the Japanese aesthetic of beauty that doesn't try too hard: subtle, simple, unhurried, and better the longer you live with it. Here is where the word comes from, how it differs from wabi-sabi and minimalism, and how to bring it into an ordinary day.
Ma (間): The Japanese Art of Empty Space — and How to Live With It
Ma (間) is the Japanese sense of meaningful space — the pause between two notes, the gap between two stones, the silence in a conversation. What it means, where you see it in Japan, and five simple ways to bring it into your home, your day and your mind.
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